Kathua : At least 9 people were killed and five others were seriously injured after the vehicle in which they were traveling fell into a gorge in Malhar region of Kathua district on Saturday reported PTI.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) OP Bhagat said that the vehicle — a Tata Sumo car — was on way to Malhar from Billawar when the incident occurred.
The local people informed the police about the mishap after which a rescue operation was launched.
The rescue team took the injured persons and bodies to the Sub-District Hospital in Billawer. The injured people were further referred to the Government Medical College, Jammu reported PTI.
